Nelson Mandela / by Stephen Krensky ; illustrated by Charlotte Ager.
Material type:![Text](/opac-tmpl/lib/famfamfam/BK.png)
- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781465483997
- 1465483993
- 9781465484000
- 1465484000
- 9780241377918
- 0241377919
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's Biography | Mandela, N. K92 | Available | 33111009372687 | ||||
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Main Library | Children's Biography | Mandela, N. K92 | Available | 33111009689551 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Nelson Mandela, who became the first Black president of South Africa after spending 27 years in prison.
In 1964, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to a lifetime in jail. His crime? Attempting to overthrow a government that openly discriminated against its Black citizens. After spending 27 years behind bars, Mandela was released, allowing him to continue his struggle for equality in South Africa--and to become the country's first Black president. In this biography book for kids ages 8-12, learn all about Mandela's incredible life, his fight against apartheid, and how he helped bring peace to his nation.
This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.
Describes the life and accomplishments of the South African activist and politician who opposed apartheid and became the country's first black head of state after being imprisoned for twenty-seven years.
Includes index.
Troublemaker -- A new home -- Growing up fast -- Getting an education -- Fighting for a cause -- Revolutionary thoughts -- Raising the stakes -- Life behind bars -- Freedom -- Revolutionary ideals -- Shifting gears -- Remembered.